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Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas "Nick" Torres, Emily Wickersham as NCIS Special Agent Eleanor "Ellie" Bishop, Sean Murray as NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, Mark Harmon as NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs | Cory Osborne/CBS via Getty Images
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NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is a CBS primetime drama that has been on air since 2003. The series was introduced as a backdoor pilot of the popular series JAG. NCIS follows former Marine gunnery sergeant NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team of special agents stationed in Washington, D.C. As a team, they track down high-profile criminals and solve crimes involving the Navy or Marine Corps. The highly-rated crime drama has been nominated for three Emmys. In 2009, NCIS: Los Angeles made its debut as a spinoff series starring LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell, followed by a second spinoff, NCIS: New Orleans, in 2014. The latter concluded in 2021 after seven seasons. The franchise will welcome its third spinoff, NCIS: Hawai’i, in 2021 starring Vanessa Lachey.
- TV Genres: American, Action, Drama, Police Procedural
- Where to Watch NCIS: U.S.-based viewers can watch the show on CBS via Fubo.TV or Paramount Plus. Season 1 through Season 15 are available on Netflix.
- Current NCIS Cast: Mark Harmon, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover, Rocky Carroll, and David McCallum
- NCIS Spinoffs: NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-current); NCIS: New Orleans (2014- 2021); NCIS: Hawai'i (2021-current)
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NCIS: Hawai'i

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Series Finale Airs May 6 — See Photos From the Last Episode

The team must track down those responsible for a deadly ambush in the series finale of 'NCIS: Hawai'i.'

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 4, 2024

2 min read

Vanessa Lachey holding a bottle of wine in 'NCIS: Hawai'i'

’NCIS: Hawai’i’: What Vanessa Lachey and the Rest of the Cast Have Said About the Show’s Shocking Cancellation

'This business is brutal and makes no sense,' said 'NCIS: Hawai'i' cast member Jason Antoon.

by Megan Elliott

‘NCIS’ Season 21 Finally Gets Premiere Date — Here’s When the Show Returns to CBS

The months-long actors' strike is over, and CBS has set return dates for both 'NCIS' and the spinoff 'NCIS: Hawai'i.'

by Megan Elliott

Eric Christian Olsen Reveals What Key Items of Deek’s He Took From the ‘NCIS: LA’ Set

After 14 years of playing Deeks on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ Eric Christian Olsen knew he needed to take some of his characters favorite things.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on May 7, 2023

3 min read

NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen as LAPD Liaison Marty Deeks

‘NCIS: LA’ Star Eric Christian Olsen Admits He Got Emotional on the Last Day of Filming — ‘I Cried’

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ will end after the season 14 finale and star Eric Christian Olsen, admitted the last day of filming was emotional.

by Perry Carpenter

Vyto Ruginis as Arkady and Chris O'Donnell as Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles.

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’: Who Plays Arkady?

Arkady Kolcheck is one of NCIS: Los Angeles' most unforgettable characters. Who plays Anna Kolcheck's father? Here's what we know.

by Sheiresa Ngo

Chilling New Evidence Surfaced Regarding Former ‘NCIS’ Star Wanted for Kidnapping

Zoe McLellan hasn't been in the headlines for awhile because she's gone into hiding with her son after claims of abuse by her ex-husband. Now an ex-boyfriend claims she plotted to have her ex husband killed.

by Candace Powell

Published on August 22, 2021

3 min read

Will ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Star Scott Bakula Guest-Star on ‘NCIS’ or ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’?

Now that 'NCIS: New Orleans' ended, star Scott Bakula has an opening in his schedule. Could he appear on any of the other 'NCIS' shows?

by Candace Powell

Here’s How ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ Bosses Really Wanted the Series to End

'NCIS: New Orleans could've had an entirely different ending. Executive producers Christopher Silber and Jan Nash reveal what they wish would've happened.

by Candace Powell

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Producer and Vanessa Lachey Have a Plan for ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ Crossovers

'NCIS: Hawai'i' creator Christopher Silber and star Vanessa Lachey discussed the new spinoff with the Television Critics Association. Right out of the gate, Silber opened the doors to CBS series 'Hawai'i Five-0' and 'Magnum P.I.' and Lachey had some more ideas for how they could mingle.

by Fred Topel

: ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ season 13 premiere Linda Hunt (Henrietta "Hetty" Lange) and Chris O'Donnell (Special Agent G. Callen). While Callen suspects Hetty of keeping secrets about his past and Joelle surfaces in her quest to capture Katya, NCIS must track down an informant whose life is in danger.

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Season 13: Hetty Is Back and Still Keeping Secrets

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ will soon be back for season 13, and that includes the return of Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt) to the Office of Special Projects. Titled ‘Subject 17,’ the synopsis for the season premiere confirms that Hetty will be a gig part of the episode – and she's still keeping things from the team.

by Perry Carpenter

Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on ‘NCIS: Hawa’i’i’

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ EP Christopher Silber Explains Exactly What Sets the Aloha State Version Apart

‘NCIS: Hawai’i,’ starring Vanessa Lachey as special agent Jane Tennant, will soon debut on CBS. Tennant and the new Pearl Harbor team have a lot to live up to. Executive producer Christopher Silber explained that he wants to make the new series a distinct entity, even though they ‘live in the same universe.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Tony DiNozzo Once Joked About Michael Weatherly’s Most Infamous Real-Life Relationship

‘NCIS’ alum Michael Weatherly met Jessica Alba on the set of Fox's ‘Dark Angel ‘back in 2000. At the time, he was 30 and she was 18. It was Weatherly's most-infamous real-life relationship, and his character Tony DiNozzo once joked about it during an episode of ‘NCIS.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ EP Christopher Silber Confirms Fans Have 1 Major Thing Wrong About ‘Hawai’i’

‘NCIS’ is expanding its universe this fall with the debut of 'NCIS: Hawai'i,' starring Vanessa Lachey. The new Pearl Harbor team definitely has fans talking, and they've got high expectations. But ahead of the premiere, executive producer Christopher Silber has confirmed that fans have gotten one major thing wrong about the new series.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Already Has 3 Major Differences From ‘New Orleans’ and ‘Los Angeles’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is the latest offering in the popular ‘NCIS franchise,’ and CBS has finally released the first preview. But having a female series lead isn't the only detail that makes ‘Hawai'i’ unique. In fact, it has two other major differences from ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ and ‘NCIS: Los Angeles.’

by Perry Carpenter

‘Bull’ Was Not the First Time Michael Weatherly Found Himself In Hot Water Over a Female Co-Star

‘Bull’ leading man Michael Weatherly made headlines in 2018 when his co-star Eliza Dushku accused him of sexual harassment. She was eventually able to reach a settlement with CBS, and Dushku was written off the series. But it wasn't the first time Weatherly had found himself in hot water with a female co-star.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon’s 8 Most Shocking Moments as Leroy Jethro Gibbs

‘NCIS’ star Mark Harmon has played Leroy Jethro Gibbs for 18 seasons and more than 400 episodes, but it remains to be seen just how big of a role he will have moving forward. As ‘NCIS’ fans wait to find out what's next, let’s look back at Harmon's most shocking moments as Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Some Fans Are Still Not Onboard With Vanessa Lachey Leading the Team

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ will premiere in just a few short weeks and a new preview has given fans their first look at Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor. As the series premiere gets closer, some fans are still not on board with Lachey leading the team in Hawaii.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’: Vanessa Lachey Admits She Cried Watching the Spinoff’s First Trailer — ‘Happy Tough Kick A– Tears’

‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ is the latest spinoff in the NCIS franchise, and it's scheduled to premiere this fall. The series stars Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant -- the agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor -- and the network has finally given fans a good look at her in action by dropping the first trailer.

by Perry Carpenter

Michael Weatherly Had a Pretty Successful Career Before ‘NCIS’

Michael Weatherly found huge success on ‘NCIS’ as "Very Special Agent" Tony DiNozzo. But after 13 seasons, Weatherly moved on to star in his own CBS drama, ‘Bull.’ Which is currently gearing up for season 6. But what fans might not know is that Weatherly had a pretty successful acting career before ‘NCIS.’

by Perry Carpenter

Will ‘NCIS’ Kill Off Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs in Order to Make Room For Gary Cole?

‘NCIS’ will soon be back for season 19. There are still a lot of unknowns concerning star Mark Harmon (Gibbs). Harmon is reportedly taking a reduced role, while ‘NCIS’ has hired TV vet Gary Cole as a series regular. Is it possible they will kill off Gibbs to make room for Cole's Agent Alden Park?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ EP Christopher Silber Denies 1 Long-Standing Rumor About the Highly-Anticipated Spinoff

The ‘NCIS’ franchise has a history of doing crossovers between the flagship series and the first two spinoffs – so fans just assumed that members from the other teams might pop up on the Aloha State spinoff. But according to executive producer Christopher Silber, fans shouldn't expect any crossovers from ‘NCIS: Hawai'i’ anytime soon.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Fans Question If Mark Harmon Really Is Taking a Reduced Role After Watching the Season 19 Teaser

‘NCIS’ just gave fans their first tease of what’s to come in season 19. The clip was brief, but it focused on the team leads of both ‘NCIS’ and the spinoff ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ – Mark Harmon and Vanessa Lachey. After seeing the clip some fans if Harmon really is taking a reduced role.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’ Boss Says Gibbs Is a ‘Troubled Soul’

Mark Harmon has played Gibbs on NCIS since 2003. Over the years, it has become clear that Gibbs is a "troubled" man, according to Executive Producer Steven D. Binder.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’ Season 19: Gibbs Seeks Revenge on the Serial Killer Who Blew Up His Boat

NCIS Season 19 will be interesting. Mark Harmon's Gibbs will take revenge on the person who tried to kill him.

by Sheiresa Ngo

‘NCIS’: EP Steven D. Binder Confirmed [SPOILER] Will Be Back for Season 19

‘NCIS’ will be back on CBS this fall for season 19 with both new and familiar faces. A few fan-favorites are still starring in the procedural and solving Navy crimes every week. According to executive producer Steven D. Binder, one popular character will definitely return after tragedy struck in season 18.

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Michael Weatherly Just Dropped a Major Hint That Tony DiNozzo is Returning for Season 19

'NCIS' will return to CBS this fall for season 19. And one former star has just started a rumor that has excited fans. Six seasons after his exit from the popular CBS procedural, could Michael Weatherly be returning as Very Special Agent Tony DiNozzo?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: When Exactly Does Gary Cole Join Season 19?

‘NCIS’ season 19 will be a whole new look for the popular CBS drama. Mark Harmon (Leroy Jethro Gibbs) is reportedly taking a reduced role. And veteran actor Gary Cole is one of two new full-time cast members, along with Katrina Law. When exactly will ‘NCIS’ fans meet Cole's character in season 19?

by Perry Carpenter

‘NCIS’: Mark Harmon Is Reportedly ‘Not Used to Sharing the Limelight’ — But He Will Have to Amid Season 19 Cast Shake-Up

‘NCIS’ season 19 will see star Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs taking a reduced role. Harmon's transition to part-time comes with a cast shake-up that includes the arrival of TV vet Gary Cole. But according to one insider, Harmon's "not used to sharing the limelight."

by Perry Carpenter

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